بِسْمِ اللهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ
In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing on earth or in the heavens can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing.
Bismillāhilladhī lā yaḍurru ma'asmihi shay'un fīl-arḍi wa lā fis-samā'i wa Huwas-Samī'ul-'Alīm.
When to Read
This beautiful dua is recommended to be recited when you are settling down for the night, perhaps just before you go to sleep. It's a powerful way to start your night, entrusting yourself and your protection to Allah, especially when the world quiets down and feelings of solitude might surface.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction, focusing on the meaning of the words. Imagine Allah's presence surrounding you, His power protecting you from all harm. It's best recited three times in the morning and three times in the evening for full benefit, but reciting it once before sleep is still highly beneficial for warding off night-time anxieties and feelings of loneliness.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua as a means of protection from all harm, whether physical or spiritual. By reciting it, we are actively seeking Allah's guardianship, which is the most secure refuge. It instills a sense of peace and trust in Allah, knowing that He is All-Hearing and All-Knowing, aware of our needs and our fears. This dua combats feelings of isolation by reminding us that we are never truly alone when we have Allah with us.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: 'Whoever says: 'Bismillāhilladhī lā yaḍurru ma'asmihi shay'un fīl-arḍi wa lā fis-samā'i wa Huwas-Samī'ul-'Alīm' (In the name of Allah, with whose name nothing on earth or in the heavens can cause harm, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing) – three times in the morning, will not be afflicted by any sudden calamity until the morning, and whoever says it three times in the evening will not be afflicted by any calamity until the morning.'